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Chesterfield

South Carolina · 1,472 residents · 4.079 sq mi
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Chesterfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $81,300. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,472
+12%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chesterfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,372
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,755
+20%since 2000
from $16,481 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(845)
Black34.7%(457)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(767)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(867)
Black38.1%(561)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(23)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(919)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

Chesterfield, South Carolina has about 1,472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

The typical household in Chesterfield, South Carolina earns about $30,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterfield, South Carolina expensive?

In Chesterfield, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterfield, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

About 25.4% of people in Chesterfield, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterfield, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterfield, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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